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Grandma Sherrill’s Classic Boiled-and-Baked Bagels

Grandma Sherrill’s Classic Boiled-and-Baked Bagels deliver a chewy crust with a tender, slightly sweet interior that’s perfect for schmears or hearty sandwich fillings. The simple dough lets the toasty, yeasty flavor shine, making them a nostalgic choice for weekend breakfasts or casual lunches with the family. Serve warm to showcase their satisfying texture and bakery-style bite.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • Serves24
  • DifficultyMedium
Grandma Sherrill’s Classic Boiled-and-Baked Bagels
  1. 1

    Combine flour, hot water, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl; move the dough to a work surface and knead for 10 minutes. Put the dough in a bowl and let it rise for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Shape the dough into 24 balls; use a finger to punch a hole in the center of each ball to form a bagel shape. Set the bagels on the prepared baking sheet; let them rise for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil; boil the bagels, working in batches, for about 45 seconds per side. Place the boiled bagels on a clean towel to drain. Put the bagels back on the baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes.